The Monkey

:blink:One more source in this house and I might just get the boot. So send it down!

10 minutes into listening to the ECD-1 and my very first impression is that it has a noticeably different sound signature from the North Star. Both DACs are musical, but the North Star is a bit leaner and meaner but with a larger soundstage. Whereas the ECD-1 is lusher and a bit more musical--sweeter and a bit more forgiving, but not muddy at all. Some synergy issues here, too. I think the North Star will benefit from being paired with the 007tii This is going to be difficult.

I am trying very hard not to.

The K701 do not excite you because they are not exciting. For you: Sell K701 Buy Phones: Lambda Pro Amp: SRM1/MK2

Finished the last 1/2 of the Lambdas. I think they look and sound great. I like the fabric mesh that replaced the foam. The new pads are more comfortable and seal better. Etch smetch.

ECD-1 arrived today. Will start listening tomorrow.

...which we Americans are going to package and securitize!

Stupid ratfuck double-sided tape got screwed up on one side, so I need to buy moar double-sided tape. Hopefully with extreme bass. Exactly! I use it as my cell phone earpiece.

I repadded 1 1/2 Lambdas.

Of course it does! And today I will start thinking thin thoughts. Well done. Keep us posted. It's good to hear that you're doing well.

I like it: welcome to head-case; everyone's a fucktard.

And I don't even think those 770s are in one piece!

Jesus H. Christ.

So far I am not sticking to my diet and I am not exercising. Progress.

You're in the mafia's doghouse. I still haven't had a chance to compare the MK1 to the MK2. I'm actually thinking about taking a day off from work to do it and to do some work on the rig. Also, I received new pads for the Mk1 and they seem very nice. I am not excited to go through the process of putting them on, though. I also have a new headband coming. Is that a difficult change to make? Also, a big gas face goes out to audiocubes 2 for charging extra for Lambda Pro pads over the newer SR series pads WHEN THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME MODEL REPLACEMENT PAD. I know because have them in front of me.

I agree that the comparison to a top 'stat is important here. Senn decided to make their flagship a dynamic. One wonders if they'll make another 'stat. IIRC, at least some of the literature included reference to the Orpheus. A question I have is whether the Senn Masters, in a tacit acknowledgment that their stat line is dead, think they have managed to combine the best of both worlds. The transient response comments would seem to indicate that they are at least on to something. I am interested in the long-term impressions of the bass and the soundstage. If this soundstage is vastly expanded, but still blobby, then I'm not sure I would consider that a dramatic improvement. In short, it will be fascinating to see if what we have is just an agile Senn up top that had to make sacrifices down low, or if they really managed to nail it and made a nimble dynamic that can deliver the highs and mids in addition to some fine thump at the bottom. I am very much rooting for Sennheiser here. I trust these initial impressions, but they are not yet placed in the context of stats. I have to admit that if these sound as good or better than the O2, then I will be a bit torn. Regardless, the introduction of these phones is a good thing for the hobby. Senn has thrown down the gauntlet, which means that other manufacturers may follow suit (although maybe they just don't want to play there in these times). It is great to see the continued innovation and dedication shown here. Instead of some ridiculous nod to low-fi with a design that is designed to have "bass that will fracture yer skullz!" The price point is a bit of a concern. I don't think it is outrageous. In fact it seems to be pretty much on the money for a flahship, but I would hope that it is not an invitation to competitors to take a price increase. In other words, I hope it establishes a ceiling, not a floor.

heh

Were you expecting him to hate it?

Maintained an uneasy peace with my 2 1/2 year old.

Is it easy for, say, a wife to use for movies?

Ok, thanks Dan. I'll see if I can jam that fucker in there. Otherwise, those netgear switches are pretty small. Poor reviews, but small.

And I think that's the problem. Ideally the actiontec would be in the Leviton box in the closet. But the actiontec is big, and won't fit in the enclosure, so it lives off one of the jacks in the living room. Also the wireless won't work as well if the Actiontec is in the closet. That's why I was thinking the switch idea would possibly work. Do you think it would?

That would mean putting the actiontec in the Leviton enclosure, though, right?

I was stupidly thinking that the bottles pictured had come in the case shown. Ignore me. Long week...

What games are you getting? I can't play any of these damn new-fangled shoot 'em ups. Too fucking much going on. I like the sports stuff though...